boys are taken to the temple during poi sang long hong son,thailand
boys are taken to the temple during poi sang long Sang Long is a Buddhist novice ordination ceremony, unlike any other ceremony of its type in the country. Young boys aged between 7 and 14 are ordained as novices to learn the Buddhist doctrines. It's believed that they will gain merit ordaining for their parents. The origins of this festival lie in Buddhist legend. It is believed that the tradition is probably following in the footsteps of Prince Rahula, the Buddha's own son, who gave up his worldly life to follow his father's spiritual teachings
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Location: mae hong son(land of the cloud dream) , north thailand
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